# XStitch Plus vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is monetization model: Threadalog at freemium against XStitch Plus's subscription. Threadalog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). XStitch Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 189). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for XStitch Plus against 4.8 for Threadalog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadalog's.

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XStitch Plus | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews) | [4.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 22 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### XStitch Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467)

Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

**Highlights:** Project Journal tracking, Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens), Fabric calculator, Shopping list, Cloud data synchronization, Multi-device access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent organizational tool
- 📊 Helpful inventory tracking
- 🛒 Useful shopping list feature
- 📸 Ability to add photos of projects
- 🔍 Comprehensive thread/fabric database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No option to add custom designers
- 🔍 Difficult to search/add threads
- 🗂️ Lack of project management features
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync/login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
- Login/access problems after updates
- Inability to add certain thread types/brands

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark projects as completed
- Integrate shopping list with inventory
- Allow custom designer/fabric entries
- Improve search and data entry workflows
- Provide more project tracking capabilities


### Threadalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432)

Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads, Project organizer and journal, Shopping list creation, Track progress on projects, Extensive thread catalog, Custom thread and item additions, Data backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadalog Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Threadalog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
- 👍 Organizes stash effectively
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Supports multiple brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 👎 Limited information for some
- 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
- 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
- Email link for suggestions not working for one user

**Requested features**

- Add specialty flosses (silk, variegated) and custom threads
- Ability to add Aidas and flosses not on lists
- Add discontinued colors to lists
- Quick add/delete skein by swiping
- Input needed for projects to see missing threads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XStitch Plus free?

XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Threadalog free?

Threadalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XStitch Plus or Threadalog?

XStitch Plus and Threadalog are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 189 ratings respectively.

### Do XStitch Plus or Threadalog have ads?

Neither XStitch Plus nor Threadalog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XStitch Plus or Threadalog?

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Threadalog on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*